Prepared By:

Work Immersion
Haidee E. Velasco, LPT
Subject Teacher
Pre- Work Immersion
 Lesson 1: Understanding Work Immersion

Learning Competencies:

At the end of the chapter, you as the learner should be able to:

a. Understands work immersion by discussing expected behavior in a

workplace; and

b. Appreciates the expected behavior in a workplace.

 Introduction

Work immersion is one of the necessary subjects for graduating students. Wherein the senior high
school students must undergo practicum that relates to the students’ course. In this subject, you
as the students are able to learn and experience things about their courses since, they are
exposed with the work-related environment to their field of specialization. Hence, it will be a
great help to enhance their competency level. They can also develop work ethics such as; good
work habits, attitudes, appreciation, and respect for work, applying all the theories and concept
that they’ve learned in school, acquire new skills and help to develop their communication skills
and interpersonal skills through the help and guidance of industry experts and workers. These will
help every student to be prepare to meet the needs and standards of employment.
 WHAT DO WE MEAN BY WORK IMMERSION?

• The word “immersion” as it applies to the K to 12 curriculum is defined in the

Department of Education (DepEd) Order No. 40, series of 2015: “Work Immersion
refers to the part of the Senior High School (SHS) Curriculum consisting of 80 hours
of hands-on experience or work simulation which the Grades 11 and 12 students will
undergo to expose them to the actual workplace setting and to enrich the
competencies provided by the school under the supervision of the School Head and
the designated personnel of the Partner.”
 WHAT DO WE MEAN BY WORK IMMERSION?

• Immersion is done outside the school campus in a “Workplace Immersion Venue,”

defined as “the place where work immersion of students is done. Examples of
work immersion venues include offices, factories, shops and project sites.” What
could lead to confusion is that the word “immersion” actually has two meanings in
K to 12. The first meaning refers to a required SHS subject in the curriculum. The
second meaning refers not to a subject but to a preferred mode of delivery of
Tech-Voc subjects.
EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR

• Every worker should possess good behaviour in their workplace to

maintain the balance and harmonious work environment.
 Work Ethics

• By definition, Work ethic is a belief that work, hard work and diligence has a
moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character.
It is about prioritizing work and putting it in the center of life. Social
engrailment of this value is considered to enhance character through hard
work that is respective to an individual’s field of work.
 Strong Work Ethic

• A strong work ethic is vital for achieving goals. A work ethic is a set of moral
principles a person uses in their job. People who possess a strong work ethic
embody certain principles that guide their work behavior, leading them to produce
high-quality work consistently and the output feeds the individual to stay on track.
A good work ethic fuels an individual’s needs and goals, it is related to the
initiative by a person for the objectives. It is considered as a source of self-
respect, satisfaction, and fulfillment.
Negative Work Ethic

• a negative work ethic is a behavior of a single individual or a group that

has led to a systematic lack of productivity, reliability, accountability and
a growing sphere of unprofessional/unhealthy relationships (e.g., power
politics, lack of social skills, etc.)
 Here are some factors of a good work ethics:

• Goal-oriented actions: it is not about making plans or the next logical steps; it's about
getting things done so that the work invested wouldn't be counter-productive.
• Dedicate on priority: focusing on qualitative activities that a person is capable and
where they can make a difference or a high impact based on objectives.
• Being available and reliable: spending time on the work and building oneself up for the
task.
• Conscientiousness: a desire to do a task well, being vigilant and organized.
• Creating a rewarding routine/system: Engaging in tasks that provide strength and
energy which can be transferred to your ultimate goals, creating a habit and a habitat
for success.
• Embracing positivism: shape a problem with the statement "good, (action) (problem)",
e.g. "I'm tired and it is time for a workout" leads to "Good. Workout tired".
NOTE: Since work ethics deals with a code of conduct, or a set of
principles that is acceptable in the work place, we need to look at what
some of those principles are.
A list of work ethics for an employer or a
company might be:

 To provide a safe work environment for its staff and

employees,
 To treat employees with dignity and respect,
 To provide a fair wage for the services rendered,
 To handle all business transactions with integrity and honesty
A list of work ethics for the employee might
include:

• To show up on time.
• To tend to company business for the whole time while at work.
• To treat the company’s resources, equipment, and products with
care,
• To give respect to the company. That means honesty and integrity.
 LESSON 3. WORKPLACE RIGHTS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
The Labor Code of the Philippines governs employment practices and labor
relations in the Philippines. It also identifies the rules and standards regarding
employment such as pre-employment policies, labor conditions, wage rate, work
hours, employee benefits, termination of employees, and so on. Under the regime of
the President [Ferdinand Marcos], it was promulgated in May 1. 1974 and took effect
November 1, 1974, six months after its promulgation.
 2. PRE-EMPLOYMENT

Minimum employable age

The minimum age for employment is 18 years old and below that age
is not allowed. Persons of age 15 to 18 can be employed given that they
work in non-hazardous environments.

Overseas employment
As for overseas employment of Filipinos, foreign employers are not
allowed to directly hire Philippine nationals except through board and
entities authorized by the Secretary of Labor.
Minimum wage
Minimum wage rates in the Philippines vary from region to region, with boards
established for each region to monitor economic activity and adjust minimum wages
based on growth rates, unemployment rates, and other factors.
Regular work hours and rest periods Normal hours of work
The normal hours of work of any employee shall not exceed eight (8) hours a day
Nightshift differential and overtime Employees are also given additional wages for
working in night shifts.
 3. POST- EMPLOYMENT

Termination by employer
The employer has the right to terminate an employee due to the
following reasons: serious misconduct or disobedience to the
employer, neglect of duties or commission of a crime by the
employee, and such gives the employer a just case to terminate the
services of the employee.
Retirement
The retirement age for an employee depends on the employment
contract. Upon retirement, the retired employee should be given
his/her benefits according to the agreement or contract between the
employer and the employee.
 LESSON 4. CONFIDENTIALITY IN THE
WORKPLACE

1. Confidentiality
 Confidentiality is the protection of personal information.

 Confidentiality refers to not discussing internal goings-on with co-

workers. In other instances, it refers to not sharing trade secrets and
other company information with competitors, the press or anyone
outside of your company.
 2. The types of information that is considered confidential can include:
name, date of birth, age, sex and
address
current contact details of family,
guardian etc
bank details
medical history or records
personal care issues
service records and file progress notes
individual personal plans
assessments or reports
guardianship orders
incoming or outgoing personal
correspondence.
Other information relating to ethnic or
racial origin, political opinions, religious
or philosophical beliefs, health or
sexual lifestyle should also be
considered confidential.
 3. Maintaining confidentiality include:

• Separate folders should be kept for both all employees form and employee
medical information.
• All confidential documents should be stored in locked file cabinets or rooms
accessible only to those who have a business “need-to-know.”
• All confidential information should be protected via firewalls, encryption and
passwords.
• Employees should clear their desks of any confidential information before going
home at the end of the day.
• Employees should refrain from leaving confidential information visible on their
computer monitors when they leave their work stations.
 3. Maintaining confidentiality include:

• All confidential information, whether contained on written documents

or electronically, should be marked as “confidential.”
• All confidential information should be disposed of properly.
• Employees should refrain from discussing confidential information in
public places.
• Employees should avoid using e-mail to transmit certain sensitive or
controversial information
 4. Importance of Confidentiality in Workplace

• Confidentiality is important for a lot of varied reasons. The data pertaining to

recruitment, compensation, and management of employees is naturally sensitive.
In the wrong hands, this information could be misused to commit fraud,
discrimination, and other violations. Some of the important reasons for
maintaining confidentiality are as:
a. Professionalism - To maintain a general degree of professionalism, it is important
that your personal details remain personal. Disclose your personal details to only a
few people and that too with discretion. Getting over-friendly with colleagues is a
major cause of office issues.

b. Safety - Personal details like annual income, marital status, and remuneration, if
revealed, can be misused to cause trouble to you or your organization.

c. Security - You may have access to sensitive information of the organization and
some of your personal details, like date of birth, could be your access code. In this
case, maintaining confidentiality becomes important for the security of the
information that is at your disposal.